Originally known as a tarantula (Theraphosidae family), the Spanish wolf spider – Lycosa hispanica – Araña lobo is in fact a member of the wolf spider family, the Lycosidae. It is the largest spider to be found in Spain.
Grazalema – The emblematic white village of the Sierra
Grazalema is a traditional white village (pueblo blanco) located in the north-eastern area of Cadiz province. It nestles amongst the beautiful mountains of the Sierra de Grazalema natural park and has a local population of around 2000 people inhabiting the village and surrounding countryside. Set in a protected area popular for nature and outdoor enthusiasts … Read more
Wildside holidays won a web award!
Pretty good news this month in that the Wildside Holidays website has won for the category “Walking Tours of the Year – Spain” in the 2022/23 Corporate live wire Prestige Web Awards. Its nice to be recognised for sustainability and our efforts to promote environmentally walking and wildlife holidays across Spain. We get a banner … Read more
Spanish Steps – Culture, Gastronomy, Retreats and the Camino de Santiago
I absolutely love the style and ethics of Spanish Steps – Culture, Gastronomy, Retreats and the Camino de Santiago that have been running guided walking along the Camino de Santiago since 1996…. To be going so long they certainly must be doing something right! Along with guided walking you have language courses, cooking courses, yoga … Read more